Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Wouldn't it be great if nonprofits, charities, and foundations had a frank discussion about how to improve the technology funding process? The NTC session Bridging the Funding Gap did just that: brought nonprofits and foundations together to start discussing technology funding barriers and to brainstorm solutions.

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Foundation Fund Technology Attitude 68

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of October 25th).

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

For eight days, this group of philanthropy professionals dedicated to advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practices came together to connect, learn, and share in critical discussions about the practice of grantmaking. She reminded us that as a field, we must create the future of philanthropy together. So has Candid.

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Data Profile Grant Philanthropy 59

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Prior Charitable Giving : Donors who have previously made significant charitable contributions or steadily supported other organizations have already enjoyed the benefits of philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Peter Panepento, Web Editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy Also blogs at GlobalErie. This week we've had a lively discussion about Module 2: Participate in the Conversation. I've been observing how he uses the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Twitter Feed to participate. What is the benefit of having a conversation?

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Conversation Philanthropy Twitter Module 50

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 29th). – eMarketer -.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2016

Four Early Lessons Learned in the Quest to Improve Feedback Loops in Philanthropy – Guest Post by Melinda T. Do nonprofits and foundations listen to the people they seek to help and act on what they hear? They use a variety of methods including focus groups, surveys, and one-on-one conversations. The answer is…sort of….

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Lesson Philanthropy Learning Survey 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2009

It is also a Twitter term that describes a keyword, prefixed by that symbol, that helps people track conversations on Twitter. It also makes it easy for attendees to follow the conversation thread and participate whether they are or in the room or following from afar. Photo by Mansikka. What is a #HashTag?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of March 2nd). Accidentally, of course.

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Web Plugin Influence Award 123

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Increase understanding of best practices in foundation transparency and accountability in an online world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Here’s a number of ways that you join the conversation about philanthropy and networks. Hear from foundation leaders about their own experiences with embracing a network mindset, supporting and catalyzing networks and sharing and investing in network learning. Stephanie McAuliffe, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2010

Allison Fine and I have completed the assessment and reflection paper for 2009 America’s Giving Challenge for the Case Foundation. It was done through a series of blog posts called AGC Conversational Case Studies and encouraged the public to weigh in via comments to the blog posts, live CaseSoup video discussions, and Twitter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency is a new GrantCraft guide released in collaboration with Glasspockets from the Foundation Center. A foundation that operates transparently is one that shares what it does, how it does it, and the difference thatit makes in a frank, easily accessible, and timelyway. Increased public trust.

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Open Report Chapter Case Study 99

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 6, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of January 6th).

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. Claire Díaz Ortiz – Twitter – Claire Díaz Ortiz (nee Williams) leads social innovation and philanthropy at Twitter. Leave your thoughts in the comments below. You coming?

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Blackbaud YouTube Profit University 266

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” A starting point for envisioning a future state in which data is the ‘GPS of philanthropy.’ Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. Alliance Magazine, September 2012.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of August 23rd).

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Web New York City Detroit Map 135

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 9, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 9th). and Canada. .”"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

I noticed that Jen Bokoff from the Foundation Center was re-tweeted a photo of an icebreaker she used at her conference session on facilitation techniques. She kindly offered to cross post her blog post about icebreakers here. And, if you have other good ones to share, please leave them in the comments! Icebreakers Can Be Fun!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

Alan is the VP of Philanthropy. Breaking down silos in your nonprofit and building bridges in their place increases efficiency and employee wellbeing while also creating a foundation for a stronger organization. You can absolutely provide support to Alan and his team, and you’re well-positioned to initiate and lead these conversations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Foundations that give grants to non-U.S. foundation grants for your international work, join the conversation in a live chat on Tuesday, February 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. You also can post questions or comments when the chat goes live, as well as interact with presenters and other readers. of foundation management.

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North Carolina International Grant Law 55

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. When we launched MIYO, our aim was to introduce the concept of citizen-centered philanthropy.

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Web Bookmarking Evaluation Lesson 120

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Check out this great wrap up of the new applications and services launched by Grameen Foundation’s AppLab, developed in Uganda, using Google SMS Search and in partnership with MTN Uganda as the mobile operator. Thanks, White African! Check out these great tips! Learn more at [link]. Competition or Collaboration?

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Bring supporters into the conversation. . Communication is a foundational element of. Bring supporters into the conversation. . Even if you were fond of that person, it can become quite tiresome to have a totally one-sided conversation. . Here are a few content ideas to help bring your supporters into the conversation: .

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Digital Communication Tips Virtual 105

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of January 29th).

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Haiti Web Bookmarking Case Study 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2009

Source: Philanthropy 2.0 Last week, Geoff Livingston , Qui Diaz and I posted a summary of our findings from our Philanthropy 2.0 The goal of our Community Philanthropy 2.0 Get your conversations going online NOW! Don’t worry if the conversation is small, don’t worry that it isn’t leading to donations right now.

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Philanthropy Results Studies North America 51

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of September 19th).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

That's the question that Kari Dunn Saratovsky asks in a post over at the Case Foundation blog , one of many blog posts and tweets about the controversy surrounding how the Chase Bank handled its online contest. The conversation provides a lot of good lessons for companies wanting to embrace selfish giving without cause washing.

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Learning Contest Lesson Philanthropy 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

The point is, it’s lots of conversations and many different channels that help us forge meaningful, rich relationships to engage in our community’s most pressing causes. Share your comments and questions with Beth and I. Bigelow Foundation, General Mills, Inc., Bigelow Foundation, General Mills, Inc., What is GiveMN.org?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

I overheard comments like: “my brain is in overdrive,” “I can’t wait to try this in my work,” and “I wish the conference were longer.” It’s was just unknown to the philanthropy community. Will network thinking be the new happy accident for philanthropy? That’s the kind of ‘new’ funders like to fund. Funders were fired up.

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Blended Brain Philanthropy Measure 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Screenshot of a poll from Philanthropy 2173 Still time to register your opinion! Five Hot Conversations. She proposes several different times, leave your preferences in the comments. Should A Foundation's Financial Transactions Fully Support its Social Purposes? NpTech Tag Skypecast Anyone? Change the World!

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Summary Nptech Tag Conversation 50

sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

Explore starting this conversation with your donors. You need to slowly build one layer at a time to ensure the most secure foundation to build your fundraising machine. If you’d like to chat more, please don’t hesitate to contact me , or share your insights in the comments below! Going Forward: Step-by-Step.

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Fundraising Hunger North America Gift 97

Connection Cafe

MARCH 12, 2020

Relationships are the foundation of fundraising. Trust Study of High-Net Worth Philanthropy , donors give because of their belief in the organization’s mission and because they believe their gift can make a difference. Even in uncertain times you still have a fundraising goal to meet, so this is the perfect strategy. So keep asking!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Compasspoint as part of my continuing work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The lunchtime conversation was with Emmett D. CEO and President of Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Carson , Ph.D., Moving from A Problem to Solution Frame.

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Social Media Mobile Professional Conference 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2013

Last Friday, Media Impact Funders brought together technologists, journalists, philanthropists and innovators for a day-long conversation on the future of media and tech innovation. Are there foundations funded initiatives or other efforts to encourage learning from failure in the nonprofit sector? What are some examples?

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Learning Impact Culture DC 115

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of December 2nd). " Have you tried Jumo?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The three of us - Geoff Livingston, Qui Diaz, and Beth Kanter - are working on a special project, dubbed “Philanthropy 2.0? to provide nonprofits the information they need to best serve donors and advocates with meaningful conversations and dialogue about their causes. The Philanthropy 2.0

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